Software Developer Full

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

The Software Developer shall develop, maintain, and enhance software and/or web services according to the Agile framework and user-centered design methodologies. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Sponsor standard configuration management practices, information security and governance policies for implementing system-level requirements that address Sponsor and/or Product Owner mission needs, or as directed by legislation or policy changes.
2. Propose business use cases to inform the Sponsor Leadership decision process for approving enhancements.
3. Leverage current Sponsor Enterprise solutions, where possible, and recommend changes that contribute to the quality and maintainability of the services.
4. Provide concepts, designs and architectures in a software design document format as directed by the Sponsor.
5. Designs will represent each requirement transformed into a data and software architecture at a concept level, and at a detailed level.
6. Develop features and functionalities utilizing both Primavera and a Workforce Management System, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
7. Develop RESTful APIs to validate data types, conduct business logic to transform data and transfer data to other systems.
8. Develop automated test scripts to ensure API resilience.
9. Identify and resolve software issues, bugs, and errors to ensure smooth operation and functionality.
10. Conduct thorough testing of software components and deploy updates and new features efficiently.
11. Collect and analyze user feedback to inform enhancements and improvements to software applications.
12. Create and maintain technical documentation for software components and development processes.
13. Continuously learn and apply new technologies and methodologies to improve software development practices.
14. Open to learn other Workforce Management System coding constructs and infrastructure configuration.
15. Recommend cloud-based infrastructure requirements based on capacity planning, performance, and Sponsor goals and strategies.
16. Comply with coding standards when developing software modules that implement detailed designs.
17. Conduct peer reviews of design and code prior to committing code in the code repository.
18. Leverage enterprise services to the greatest extent possible when performing system development and system enhancements.
19. Aid in maintaining data integrity and developing a legacy data migration plan for Sponsor review and approval.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
2. A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or computer engineering.
3. Minimum of five (5) years of experience executing software development activities.
4. Experience with development technologies unique to the Business System Environment (Primavera): Oracle's Primavera Project Management System, Primavera Portfolio Management System, and Business Intelligence Publisher, Primavera API, Apache, Oracle APEX.

Desired:

1. Three (3) years of experience contributing to software development activities and/or projects within the Intelligence Community.
2. An active certification related to software engineering or development, e.g., IEEE's Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Microsoft's Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), or Oracle's Application Developer.
3. Experience with systems in AWS cloud platforms and hosting requirements.
4. Knowledge and or experience with the following technologies:
1. Administration/Integration Tools: Jxplorer
2. Applications Servers: Oracle WebLogic; Apache Tomcat, Windows IIS
3. DevOps Tools: Confluence, GitHub
4. Encryption Protocols: OpenSSL
5. Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Servers
6. Web Application Programming: JavaScript/HTML/CSS/XML web user interfaces using the Angular framework

EEO Statement

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.